Black and white archival photograph of 5 Black men sitting on a railway track. They are dressed in white railway uniforms.

On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers

Toronto Railway Museum 2023

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On the Rails explores the unique stories and everyday challenges of seven of Toronto’s past and current railway workers. Hop aboard to discover the jobs of Canada’s sleeping car porters, the behind-the-scenes duties at Union Station, and other first-hand experiences of railway professionals. This virtual exhibit tells their stories using interviews, photos and artifacts.